If you love Flower Child’s Organic Kale Salad, you’ll enjoy this homemade take: Shredded Kale Salad with Grapefruit. It’s a simple salad with bold, bright flavors—tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. This version uses lacinato kale, crisp Honeycrisp apple, dry-roasted almonds, juicy grapefruit segments, and a smoky apple cider vinaigrette that lifts every bite. Kale … Read more

This hearty Sausage, Broccoli, and Pesto Pasta delivers everything you want from a well-rounded weeknight dinner: protein, vegetables, and a bright, creamy sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s quick enough for busy evenings yet substantial enough to please the whole family. The charm of this dish is how the components—sausage, finely chopped broccoli, pesto, … Read more

Whole30 Meal Plan {9.25.20} — Finish September Strong End your September Whole30 on a strong, satisfying note with this week’s Whole30 meal plan. Whether you’re wrapping up a month of clean eating or joining in now, this plan focuses on simple, compliant meals that are easy to prepare, nutrient-dense, and flavorful. Use these ideas as … Read more

This creamy cauliflower soup is far more exciting than its name suggests. It delivers a rich, velvety texture without the use of cream or milk — the cooked cauliflower purees into a naturally silky base. The flavor is mild and comforting, which makes it easy to dress up with simple garnishes like crispy bacon, chives, … Read more

I love barbacoa beef—tender, shred-ready meat with deep, savory flavor. Traditional Mexican barbacoa often uses lamb, goat, or cuts from the head of cattle, but this Instant Pot Whole30 Barbacoa uses an easy-to-find boneless beef chuck roast. With simple pantry spices, onions, and a rich braising liquid, the Instant Pot delivers fall-apart tenderness in a … Read more

I love a good salmon dish and a hearty salad to match, and this Salmon and Kale Niçoise Salad delivers on both. Inspired by a version I tried at Malibu Farm, I recreated a grilled salmon Niçoise with a bright lemon-anchovy vinaigrette, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp blanched green beans, briny olives and capers, and … Read more

It’s time for another entry in the #5ingredientwhole30 series — proving that clean eating can be both simple and delicious. With just a handful of ingredients, minimal prep and big flavor, this 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Green Chile Stew is the kind of cozy, satisfying meal that becomes a go-to during colder months. The recipe is … Read more

I mostly follow a Whole30-style approach to eating, so bunless burgers are a regular favorite at my house. They’re filling, flexible, and easy to pair with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables. To shake things up from the usual beef or turkey, I love using ground lamb for a richer, slightly gamey flavor that pairs … Read more

Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that uses only three main ingredients. These 3-Ingredient Chili-Cheese Enchiladas are quick to assemble, great for busy evenings, and rely on pantry-friendly items—perfect when you want something comforting without fuss. When I was younger, a neighbor we called Mrs. Penny used to make a version of this dish whenever … Read more

It wouldn’t be #DDGrillWeek2026 without a burger, and this recipe might be one of my all-time favorites. These Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers are surprisingly flavorful, juicy, and ready in under 40 minutes—perfect for summer grilling. For me, this week feels like the official start of grilling season. I wanted a burger that’s simple to make … Read more